Photographer who raped woman at his London studio may have targeted others, police say

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Photographer who raped woman at his London studio may have targeted others, police say

A photographer who raped a woman at his central London studio may have attacked others, police have said.

Sritharan Sayanthan, 42, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of two counts of rape and one of attempted rape at Hendon Crown Court.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, went to Sayanthan’s studio on Brompton Road in May 2022 and paid for pictures to be taken.

She met him again on 8 July 2022 for a drink, believing it to be part of a networking process after he contacted her online, Scotland Yard said.

They met at a pub in Warren Street where Sayanthan “encouraged her to drink alcohol which made her intoxicated very quickly”, police said.

The Met added: “He then led the victim to his studio. Here she blacked out on the studio floor. When partially awake she was aware of Sayanthan sexually assaulting her. She was unable to respond verbally or physically.”

The victim, a Chinese national, went to police on 31 July 2022.

She did not go earlier because she was unfamiliar with how rape is investigated in the UK, officers said.

CCTV was discovered showing her “noticeably unsteady on her feet”.

Scotland Yard said: “Statements were gathered from studio staff and further research uncovered several other photography businesses owned by the suspect.”

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Sritharan Sayanthan's photography studio
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Detective Constable Sophie Baker said officers “believe there could be other victims of Sayanthan” and are encouraging “anyone who wants to speak to us to come forward”.

She added: “No piece of information is too small and you will be listened to and supported.”

DC Baker praised the victim, too, describing her as “fantastic from start to finish”.

She sent on: “She was extremely nervous at the prospect of giving evidence but, with the support of an interpreter, she told the court in fine detail what happened.

“For victims, describing the incident in court can be daunting but she did amazingly and I am personally very proud of her bravery and thankful to her for coming forward.”

Brockport company recycles discarded cell phones into art

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Brockport company recycles discarded cell phones into art

They’re so much a part of our lives that they’ve almost become an afterthought. Cellular phone technology has grown a lot over the past few decades. One Western New York recycling company helped with a major exhibit in our nation’s capital — detailing their evolution.

It should be a museum exhibit, the bin of old cell phones that Robert Burns is rifling through.

“This one was super futuristic with the sliding keyboard,” said Burns, director of marketing at Sunnking in Brockport. “This phone with the full-blown camera on the back.”

It’s all obsolete technology that’s reached the end of the road.  

“This is stuff that we were just going to shred,” said Burns, regarding the box of old mobile phones. “Anyway, these were going to get recycled and broken down.”

That’s what they do at Sunnking, the electronics recycling firm which collects old cell phones and much more. But phones are what piqued the interest of the folks at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. for their newest exhibit.

Burns says the firm’s involvement began with an email.  

“Didn’t expect anything back, and then they emailed. I was surprised, and it went from there,” he said. 

Curators at the Smithsonian asked for older phones that would have otherwise been recycled. Sunnking sent hundreds of old devices to the nation’s capital for an exhibit called “Cellphone: Unseen Connections,” highlighting the evolution of cell phones and their impact on society.

Longtime employee Tammy Maxon is prominently features in the Smithsonian display. She recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for the opening of the exhibit.

“It’s amazing,” said Maxon. “To be honest, there’s really no words that you can describe the feeling I had, just thinking that I’m in a museum with dinosaurs and diamonds and all these other important events.”

Maxon just celebrated her tenth anniversary at Sunnking. She’s a manager who oversees the recycling line. Part of the Smithsonian exhibit highlights the responsible recycling of old electronics. Maxon is thrilled, not only to be featured in the museum, but to know her son will get to see it, on his 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. next year.

“It’s really cool that he gets to brag and show his classmates what his mom does,” she said. “And how important it is to educate the younger people on proper recycling.”

“To see our name, and to know that Brockport, New York is represented in the most famous museum of our country, I think that for us was surreal and still is,”  said Burns.

The cellphone exhibit will remain on display at the Smithsonian through 2026.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Maxon. “Really, really awesome.”

Comic-Con 2023: Indigenous panelist seek to dispel myths through visual storytelling of local Kumeyaay history

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Comic-Con 2023: Indigenous panelist seek to dispel myths through visual storytelling of local Kumeyaay history
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For many centuries, the story of Indigenous history and culture was told through an academic lens by non-Native researchers and writers. But an upcoming comic book project seeks to share authentic narratives from San Diego’s Kumeyaay community in a new medium.

During a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, a group of Kumeyaay elders and historians spoke about the ongoing effort to build a comic book sharing stories of the Kumeyaay Nation throughout history and into the present day.

The comic book will, in part, draw from the work of historian Michael Connolly Miskwish of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation who wrote “Kumeyaay: A History Textbook” about the tribe’s history starting prior to contact with European colonizers up to 1893. The comic book will also share information about the present-day Kumeyaay Nation and its cultural traditions like peon, a game of chance played with bones, sticks and blankets primarily during traditional Southern Californian tribal gatherings.

Besides Miskwish, the other Kumeyaay historians and elders working on the project are Ethan Banegas, who is both Luiseño and Kumeyaay, from the Barona Reservation, Lorraine Orosco from the San Pasqual Ipai Band and Stan Rodriguez from the Santa Ysabel Band of the Iipay Nation.

The group is collaborating with National Museum of the American Indian program manager and curator Jen Shannon, archaeologist and comics creator John Swogger and Jewyl Alderson from the San Diego County Office of Education innovation division.

The production team seeks to share accurate information about the tribes, which is often missing from mainstream history books.

One example presented Friday is the history of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, which was burned down during a Kumeyaay revolt in 1775, the California Native American Heritage Commission reports. The move was in response to the forced assimilation, baptism and sexual assault that occurred at the hands of Spanish missionaries and their military escorts.

But the mission was rebuilt four times, and Miskwish said the history of the revolt is often ignored or mistold.

“California is such a great example of not only historical distortion, but of marketing and branding,” he said. “In the 1890s, when they came in and invented this fictional history, the missions had been defeated.

“The Native people outlasted them, they were crumbled into ruins, and in the 1890s the chambers of commerce and the railroads put money in to rebuild them. These are zombie missions that they built in order to be tourist attractions.”

The Kumeyaay comic book will serve a dual purpose. Not only will it be used as an educational tool to teach the community about the original people of San Diego County, but it will also be a resource for Kumeyaay children and adults throughout the region to learn about their own culture.

“My whole life, I knew powwow culture, but I knew very little about peon,” Banegas said. “It wasn’t until 2007 that our gatherings returned, and this momentous event provides the setting for our comic book, where the audience will learn our traditional game of chance called peon.”

The comic book also continues a long tradition of Kumeyaay visual storytelling techniques, which includes the 165 rock painting and carving sites by Kumeyaay and Luiseño ancestors in San Diego and Imperial counties, some of which date back 10,000 years.

As much as the comic book will tell the tribe’s history, the Kumeyaay historians involved with the project stressed that it is crucial to also share their present-day activities. In doing so, they help dispel misconceptions and raise awareness about their continued existence and vibrant cultural contributions throughout San Diego County.

“I love that we put contemporary pieces into our story because our story is still being told,” Orosco said. “I want to encourage our young people, our future historians, our future educators, to be inspired to continue the work and feel proud about us being from San Diego.”

With grants from California Humanities for All and the Whiting Foundation, the group plans to complete the comic book in time to distribute it at Comic-Con in 2024. For now, those interested can visit kumeyaayvsp.weebly.com to follow along with its process online.

lauren.mapp@sduniontribune.com

Conservator’s Study Outlines a Matrix of Conservation Options for the Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain

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Conservator’s Study Outlines a Matrix of Conservation Options for the Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain
Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Inc. (CSOS), a Chicago-based consultant group, recently completed their analysis of several possible conservation options for the City’s oldest commissioned public artwork.

CSOS considered the nearly 1400 responses to a March 2023 community survey about the fate of the fountain, as well as the results from Ground Penetrating Radar and 3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR) to develop a matrix of conservation options, some of the pros and cons of each approach, and corresponding cost estimates.

Things to do in Chattanooga this week include sales tax holiday, ‘Jaws’

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Things to do in Chattanooga this week include sales tax holiday, ‘Jaws’

Good to know

Tennessee has landed among the Top 10 best states for summer vacation, according to research by financial website Scholaroo. The research is based on a first-time study to identify the levels of summer-oriented facilities and entertainment in all 50 states, analyzing 20 metrics organized into four main indicators: summer entertainment, infrastructure, crime and safety, and accessibility. Wyoming, Hawaii, Florida, North Dakota and Tennessee ranked as the states with the best recreation options and infrastructure to welcome tourists. Alabama placed at No. 11, and Georgia was 33rd. See the complete study at scholaroo.com/report/summer-vacation-2023.

ARTS

ATHENS ART CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “The Magic of Watercolor” by Tennessee Watercolor Society, through Aug. 14. athensartscouncil.org

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. “Something for Children” community show, through July 30. franklincoarts.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org

— July 27: Art Wise: Tour of “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” with exhibition curator Scott Schweigert of the Reading Public Museum, 6-7 p.m. Regular admission applies ($20 nonmember adults).

— July 29: “In Nature’s Studio” excursion to Williams Island with Tennessee River Gorge Trust, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes educator-led tour of the exhibition and boat ride to the island to sketch or photograph the surrounding landscape. Light snacks and sketching materials included; guests should bring picnic lunches and blankets. Must be 16 or older. $20-$25. Rain date is Aug. 5.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “A Fine Line,” by Doug McCoy, through July 31. intowngallery.com

JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. “Jews, Blues & All That Jazz,” with works by 12 artists, through Aug. 4. jewishchattanooga.com

NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102. “The Artists’ Overview” by 18 local artists, through July 31. 423-870-8924

NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 14 area artists, including members of the Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, through Aug. 31. 423-266-1766

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Spring show, through Aug. 25. chattanoogaphoto.org

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Bill Suttles and Debra Nadelhoffer, through Aug. 31. Emerald Estock woven photography demonstration, 1-4 p.m. July 29. river-gallery.com

RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. “Through the Lens: The Life and Legacy of Horace Brazelton,” the first African American to open a professional photography studio in Chattanooga, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily through Sept. 15. Free admission; Ruby Falls tickets sold separately. rubyfalls.com

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STOVE WORKS — 1250 E. 13th St. “Éramos Semillas (We Were Seeds),” through Nov. 11. stoveworks.org

TOWNSEND ATELIER — 301 E. 11th St. Debut of eight-city traveling exhibit, “Together: A Portrait of Americans,” by Chattanooga artist David Michael Salerno, featuring 40 portraits of Chattanoogans, through July 28. townsendatelier.com

COMEDY

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com

— July 26: Ben Palmer in special engagement, 7 p.m. $20-$30.

— July 28-29: Mr. Showtime David Scott, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Bored Teachers, 7 and 9:30 p.m. July 26. $29-$49. tivolichattanooga.com

FILM

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. “Jaws,” 7 p.m. July 28. “No Country for Old Men,” 7 p.m. July 29. $11-$13. tivolichattanooga.com

MUSIC & MOVIES IN MILLER — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Screening of “Jumanji” at sunset (8:30 p.m.) July 29. Music by Ogya World Music Band, food trucks, artist vendors, face painting, oversize games, animal-themed arts and crafts and book giveaway start at 6 p.m. Free. rivercitycompany.com

MUSIC

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Jazz in the Lounge with the Prakash Wright Trio, 7 p.m. July 26. $5. barkinglegs.org

BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com

› July 27: The Georgia Thunderbolts, with Camden Smith, 9 p.m. $15-$20.

› July 28: Et Cetera, with Dolphin Group, 9 p.m. $12-$15.

› July 29: Fingernails Are Pretty: An All-Female Foo Fighters Tribute, with Dollars Family Band, 9 p.m. $15-$20.

THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. thecaverns.com

— July 23: Kurt Vile and the Violators, with Florry, 5 p.m. CDT. $57.

— July 28-29: Blackberry Smoke, with Adam Hood on Friday and Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast on Saturday, 8 p.m. CDT. $69 either night.

NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer music series continues July 28, rain or shine, with headliner Joshua Hedley at 8 p.m.; The Magic Birds open at 7 p.m. Food trucks and art market start at 6:30 p.m. at Miller Park across M.L. King Boulevard. Free admission. nightfallchattanooga.com

OFF THE RAILS CONCERT SERIES — Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, Ga. Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute, plus Remembering January and As Seen On TV, 6:30 p.m. July 28. Free. visitdaltonga.com

RINGGOLD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. Concert by Eurobrass, 12 U.S. and German musicians, 7:30 p.m. July 27. Free admission; love offering will be taken. eurobrass.de

RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Summer concert series continues with The Stews and Cowboy Mouth, 7-10 p.m. July 29. Concession sales start at 6 p.m., or bring your own coolers. Pets welcome. Free. riverfrontnights.com

THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Shrek Rave, 9 p.m. July 29. $22-$36. thesignaltn.com

SUMMER MUSIC WEEKENDS — Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Live entertainment by country, folk and bluegrass artists, raptor shows and seasonal foods, weekends through Sept. 4. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. through Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. starting Aug. 14. $20-$30. seerockcity.com

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Ann Wilson of Heart, 7:30 p.m. July 24. $45-$75. tivolichattanooga.com

OUT & ABOUT

AMERICAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Group and single-player competitions for players of “Warhammer 40,000,” “Warhammer Underworlds,” “Age of Sigmar,” “Horus Heresy,” “Kill Team,” “Kings of War,” “Star Wars Legion,” “Marvel Cris Protocol” and other miniatures games, July 28-30. whatc.org

ARIES FIGHT SERIES 19 — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St. Fifteen matches, including Anson Phillips and Lukas Cox in welterweight championship, 5 p.m. July 29. $40. fightertix.com

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays with farm produce, artisan foods, flowers, arts, crafts, live music and food trucks. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

— July 23: FiveStar Food Fight cooking competition among Chattanooga chefs.

— July 30: Chattanooga Bluegrass, with Randy Steele at 12:30 p.m. and New Grass Express at 2 p.m.

CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Market of handmade arts, crafts and other products, plus artisan foods, food trucks and live music, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Wilder Brigade Monument (Tour Stop 6) at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (Visitor Center is at 3370 LaFayette Road). “Calling on President Lincoln: The Bolts of War and Machinery,” ranger-led program and demonstration exploring events surrounding the electromagnetic telegraph as a tactical, operational and strategic communication medium in the war, 11 a.m. July 29. Free. nsp.gov/chch

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN MOONSHINE CRUIZ-IN — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Indoor/outdoor show includes hundreds of vehicles, live bands, Thursday night kickoff party, Friday night block party, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27-29. Special guests include Mike Cockrell of TV’s “Moonshiners,” NASCAR legend Jody Ridley, car expert Sam Memmolo and the “First Lady of Motorsports” Linda Vaughn. $15 per day. gammoonshinecruizin.com

GORDON-LEE MANSION — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Historic site open for tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day. $1-$5. Proceeds fund improvements by Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion nonprofit group. friendsofthegordonleemansion.org

HIXSON FARMERS MARKET — St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Features local farmers, gardeners and artists, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Live music on first Saturdays, free pancake breakfast on third Saturdays. stalbansmarket@gmail.com

NO SMOKE SUNDAYS — Miller Park, Free games, food and music for middle and high school students and their families, designed as drama-free way to reduce gun violence, 6-8 p.m. Sundays in July. thelighthousecollectivecha.org

PINK BRIDAL SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. One-stop shopping among wedding vendors, from bartenders to videographers, noon-4 p.m. July 30. $15 (discounts for bride and groom in advance). thepinkbride.com

  photo  Staff File Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, Joe Wagner, David Wall and Laurissa Wall clean jewelry at the Something New booth at the January edition of the Pink Bridal Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The company’s second wedding expo of the year returns July 30.
  

REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road. Registration required. reflectionriding.org/events

› July 28: Get Schooled: Native Animals, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (plus other Fridays). By donation.

› July 28-29: Get Schooled: Barn Owls, 1-1:45 p.m. (plus other Fridays and Saturdays). $25-$30 (free for children 12 and younger).

› July 29: Get Schooled: Birds of Prey, 9-10 a.m. (plus other Saturdays). $5-$10.

› July 29: Terrariums 101, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $20-$25.

› July 29: The Awesome Opossum, 11 a.m.-noon (every other Saturday, alternating with Snakes Alive). $5-$10.

STABLE 41 FARMERS MARKET — 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. stable41market.com

— July 23: Produce competition (people’s choice), 1-4 p.m.

— July 27: Story Time Market, 3-6 p.m.

— July 30: Back to School Bash, 1-4 p.m.

TENNESSEE SALES TAX HOLIDAYS — tn.gov/revenue/taxes

— July 28-30: No sales tax on purchases of clothing, school supplies and art supplies priced at $100 or less and computers and other electronics priced at $1,500 or less (exemptions apply).

— Aug. 1-Oct. 31: No sales tax on food and food ingredients (includes most groceries but not alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy or dietary supplements). Does not include prepared meals.

WALKER COUNTY FARMERS MARKET — Exclusive to vendors within 25 miles; 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays at Walker County Agricultural Center, 10052 N. Highway 27, Rock Spring, Ga., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 100 E. Villanow St., LaFayette, Ga. facebook.com/DDALaFayetteGA

SPECTATOR SPORTS

CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Montgomery Biscuits. Kids Run the Bases promotion after every game. $7-$12. lookouts.com

— July 25: 7:15 p.m. Buy one, get one tickets with Food City ValuCard.

— July 26: 7:15 p.m. Backpack Giveback, with two free tickets for a donation of a new or gently used back-to-school backpack to be given to children in need; Chick-fil-A giveaway delivered via app.

— July 27: 7:15 p.m. Parrot Head Night; Thirsty Thursday drink specials.

— July 28: 7:15 p.m. Fireworks.

— July 29: 7:15 p.m. Faith & Family Night, with pregame performance by The Union; used car giveaway.

— July 30: 2:15 p.m. Free general-admission tickets with a donation of canned goods to Chattanooga Area Food Bank; Catch on the Field (tennis balls provided).

THEATER

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. “Something Rotten,” 2:30 p.m. July 23, 7 p.m. July 27, 8 p.m. July 28-29, 2:30 p.m. July 30, 7 p.m. Aug. 3, 8 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6. $25-$30. theatrecentre.com

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com

› Through July 27: “The Trip to Bountiful.” $19-$35.

› Through Aug. 13: Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical.” $19-$35.

› Through Aug. 19: “The SpongeBob Musical,” youth production. $7-$8.

› Through Sept. 10: “All Shook Up,” featuring Elvis Presley songs. $19-$35.

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE — Corner of Rolling Way and James Boulevard. “Seussical,” musical comedy based on stories by Dr. Seuss, 8 p.m. July 28-29 (final weekend). $5-$15 (cash or checks only). Bring your own seating. smph.org

THEATRICO — Outside Westin hotel, 801 Pine St. New theater company debuts with musical “The Fantasticks,” 8 p.m. July 27-29. $30; VIP and dinner packages available. theatrico.ticketleap.com/fantasticks

Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.

Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.

Indigenous hip-hop artist Thomas X comes to Red Wing

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Indigenous hip-hop artist Thomas X comes to Red Wing

Anishinaabe hip-hop artist Thomas Barrett of the Red Lake Band Ojibwe, known as Thomas X, made an appearance in Red Wing on Wednesday evening to headline this week’s Concert in the Park. 

Barrett, or Thomas X has performed in Red Wing multiple times over the years and is the co-founder of the independent record label, Rez Rap Records. 

During the concert, Thomas X performed a set of hip-hop-style raps on Native American awareness, life experiences and growing up on a reservation. He also incorporates the Ojibwe language and modern-day Red Lake culture into his songs.

With lyrics coming from the heart, Thomas X told a story with each song.



Thomas X

The community dancing to the “Cupid Shuffle” with Thomas X in Central Park. Alyssa Malyon/Republican Eagle


For nearly every song, Indigenous jingle dress dangers performed a sidestep dance on the grass in front of the Central Park bandshell in perfect synchronization with the drum.

Prior to the concert, local DJ Austin Owen kept the park alive with music from 2-6 p.m. as vendors and artists set up for the Indigenous Art Market. 

This Wednesday, new-wave flamenco artists Patchouli and Terra Guitarra will grace the stage with their original guitar compositions and unique songs.

 

Question of the Week: What photography gear/accessory is a must-have for you?

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Question of the Week: What photography gear/accessory is a must-have for you?

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‘Energy’ art exhibit in Bridgeport honors Chicagoans

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‘Energy’ art exhibit in Bridgeport honors Chicagoans

‘Energy’ exhibit in Bridgeport highlights Chicagoans


‘Energy’ exhibit in Bridgeport highlights Chicagoans

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Stunning portraits and inspiring stories were on display Friday night at a Bridgeport art exhibit.

Artist Abigail Zoe Martin spent three years photographing Chicagoans for her exhibit titled “Energy.”

The one-night-only exhibit featured photos of everyone from dancers to doctors and authors.

“The main ingredient was for everybody in it comes from a place of love,” Martin said.

“And when they get up in the morning, they take one step for them and one step for the world. And it was this idea of giving back because I felt people needed to be nurtured, and this is a nurturing show.”

And there’s one portrait from the show you may recognize.

CBS 2’S Suzanne Le Mignot was featured in one of the works and said she was honored to be chosen for the exhibit.

The artist says following Friday’s show, she will be posting all the photos and interviews on her website. 

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